Congress passes bailout bill
David Denslow, Ph.D.Although the $700 billion economic bailout was passed Friday within a week of debate, it may take longer before the economy feels its effects.The country’s recession will probably...
View ArticleConsumer credit to get boost
Christopher McCarty, Ph.D.WASHINGTON -- Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, warning that ''millions of Americans cannot find affordable financing for basic credit needs,'' announced a major expansion of...
View ArticleThe cases for and against an auto industry bailout
Christopher McCarty, Ph.D.A University of Florida Consumer analyst says there's positive and negative reasoning for an auto industry bailout.When considering why not to bailout the auto industry, Chris...
View ArticleSouth Florida car dealers hopeful about Obama's consumer incentives
Christopher McCarty, Ph.D.The federal government wants to put the auto industry back on the road and consumers in the driver's seat — and now is even willing to make sure you keep that new car running,...
View ArticleSigns of hope for the economy
Christopher McCarty, Ph.D.On Wall Street, the stock market has gone up 12 days out of the past 20. Consumer confidence is up a tick, in Florida and across the nation. Even the housing and auto...
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